Review: What will happen when Ron and Hermione return alone to finish the seventh and final year at Hogwarts by Harry's request. Life will never be the same when Harry arrives at Hogwarts and asks the two of them to do something for the Order. Sparks will fly, emotions will erupt, and romances will blossom.

When time comes will Harry be able to defeat you-know-who on his own or will the support of his friends be needed more then ever possible. Is Harry the one thing standing between you-know-who's death and the hope for life with out war once again.

Disclaimer I once again do not own Harry Potter nor the rest of the characers I simply thank J K Rowling that I am able to use them and add my theroy to what will happen in book 7.

A smile swept across his face as a thought entered into Ron's mind will I ever be good enough, will she ever be mine? As much as he loved Hermione he secretly knew that he could never measure up to that of those around her, or those she had dated. Just two years ago she had been dating Victor Krum a man that she barely knew and yet ever since, Ron had felt that there was no way he could ever consider Hermione his. He had always felt that she was to good for him.

Ron and Hermione had both decided with the constant urges of Harry that they would return to Hogwarts to finish there schooling. Harry on the other had, had so much to do with the Order that he did not return to finish out his schooling. Harry was constantly looking for the last remaining two hexocruxes. So he had little time for schooling. There were times that Harry deeply regretted the twist of events that had so drastically changed the course of events in his life. Even the relationship with those he cared for the most, Ron and Hermione. He cared for them so much that he often tried to protect them or hide certain things from them. Harry should have learned by now that he could hide nothing from Hermione sooner or later she would find out. It was just her way, and when she did find out she would not be happy that you were hiding anything from her.

The summer had forced them all to mature more then they ever thought possible. They had seen so much death and misery that many times Ron found himself wishing that he could change the course of history, that he could change his life. Yet he knew as Hermione constantly reminded him lately that "things happen for a reason it is up to us to find out the reason why."

Ron had become more protective of Hermione lately as well. He had vowed to himself that he would not let anything happen to her. If something were to happen to Hermione, Ron would never be able to forgive himself. Ron and Hermione knew that this year was going to be different then those in the past not only was Harry not there for the first time in all their years at Hogwarts but also Ron was head boy and Hermione, well to no ones surprise Hermione was head girl. As Head boy and head girl they were able to have there own rooms and no need to share the dormitory. For Ron this was a wonderful advantage to being head boy but the best had to be that her room was right across the hall way. Ron had found out the hard way he could not enter her room but she could enter his. At the very thought of her smiling face, the way her eyes shone when she got mad, made him smile. Was it possible to have loved her and not have ever known it?

He remembered having those midnight talks with Harry just last year, admitting his feelings for Hermione and wondering if she could ever feel the same. He had admitted his feelings and yet admitting them made him feel so uncomfortable around her. Why had things changed by Ron admitting how he felt? Now all Ron wanted was to build up the courage to tell her. He knew that rejection was indefinite but he knew if he didn't tell her that he would be unfair to her and his feelings. He knew that not telling her would cause his heart to break into pieces one small piece at a time.

Somehow between thoughts Ron had stood up and walked up to her, "Umm, Hermione can I talk to you?"

"Sure just one second Ron." She closed her books that she had grown to love so much and put them back into her book bag she smiled as if nothing could ever change. As if the world were no different then what it had been the first time she had ever heard the word Hogwarts. Ron knew that change was indefinite but it was up to him to change it how he wanted it.

Slowly they walked out the portrait hole and down the winding stairs in awkward silence. Ron walked contemplating how to start this conversation that he knew could change everything. Hermione on the other hand was fiddling with her hair and biting her lower lip, wondering what was on Ron's mind. As they reached the grounds Ron spoke "Umm Hermione…"

"Yes Ron? Is there something bothering you?"

"Well I was wondering if you were going to stay at Hogwarts for Christmas?" Stop being a git and just ask her.

"Ron that really depends, you know I think I could be of help with the Order and all. I might go home and see my family. Plus I think Harry might enjoy seeing some familiar faces, but it really depends I guess."

"Depends on what Hermione?"

At this Hermione's cheeks started to turn a deep pink. "Well if someone asks me to the Christmas ball, you saw the posters didn't you?"

Hermione's heart both soared and sank she had hoped that Ron would ask her to the ball but would he ever catch the hints? Now it was Ron's turn to blush, all he needed to do was ask her. Now ask her, it's a perfect time. Do it now or you will forever more be a stupid git.

"So Ron who are you going to the ball with?"

"What? Oh…" he had been drawn from his own thoughts back into the world. "Umm I haven't asked anyone yet. I really haven't given it much thought you know." Liar he thought to himself. In truth he hadn't let a moment pass without thinking about how he wanted to ask Hermione.

They walked in silence for a few seconds when Ron finally broke the awkwardness of it, "Hermione…. willyougototheballwithme?" Well it sounded more like a combination of nonsense.

"Ron what was that?" She looked at him both hopeful and confused.

Ron took a deep breath and with out missing a beat he asked again... "Hermione will you, go to the ball with me?" He breathed a sigh of relief he had done it he had asked her. She's going to say no but at least I asked her.

Hermione stood there with a look that could mean only one thing, total shock. Ron knew the answer before she even said anything but then things took a total twist. Hermione took a step towards Ron and leaned towards him. As if in slow motion Hermione kissed him on the lips. She had only meant it as a small peck, to say yes but soon as there lips had touched they molded together. It had felt so right so perfect that she just couldn't back away. Suddenly she felt Ron's arms move around her. At that moment both of them knew that the other had wanted this as much as they had.

Is this a dream Ron asked himself. But opening his eyes and looking at her beautiful face he knew that this was too good to be a dream. Each kiss seemed to grow in passion and meaning. Finally they broke apart gasping for breath. When they looked at each other they both started to blush. "Can I take that as a yes?" Ron asked Hermione.

"Um yeah sorry about that. But I would love to umm go to the ball with you." Ron's heart soared he had hoped for this almost as long as he had loved her. Could it be that she had finally agreed to go to a dance with HIM!

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